Clinical RD Dietitian - Per Diem, Day Shift

RWJBarnabas Health; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 52,348 - 67,502; Part time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health seeks a Dietitian Registered for a Per Diem Day shift at Trinitas Regional Medical Center in Elizabeth, NJ. The role emphasizes evidence-based nutritional care and interprofessional collaboration to promote healing and health across diverse patient populations.

Responsibilities include completing nutrition assessments, creating care plans, calculating nutrition formulas, and documenting progress in the EMR.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food, Nutrition, and Dietetics.
• Must be credentialed as a Registered Dietitian (RD) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration, or pass the Registration Examination within 90 days of hire.
• Strong communication, EMR proficiency, and ability to calculate complex nutrition formulas.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nutrition care using the Nutrition Care Process for diverse patient populations.
• Conduct clinical nutrition assessments, physical assessments, and develop care plans.
• Identify risk factors and develop targeted diagnoses and interventions.
• Calculate enteral/parenteral nutrition formulas to support patient needs.
• Document assessment data, diagnoses, care plans, and progress in the EMR.
• Provide nutrition counseling considering cultural and religious factors.
• Collaborate with Menu Technicians and Food Service staff to ensure smooth operations.
• Serve as a preceptor and mentor for Dietetic Students and new staff.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Electronic Medical Records

Nutrition calculations

Education

Bachelor's in Food, Nutrition, and Dietetics

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health seeks a Dietitian Registered for a Per Diem Day shift at Trinitas Regional Medical Center in Elizabeth, NJ. The role emphasizes evidence-based nutritional care and interprofessional collaboration to promote healing and health across diverse patient populations.

Responsibilities include completing nutrition assessments, creating care plans, calculating nutrition formulas, and documenting progress in the EMR.